Billy Connolly Net Worth

Born William "Billy" Connolly has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Connolly, known by the nickname "The Big Yin" is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor.
He has earned his net worth from his television and film appearances as an musician, comedian and actor.
He began as as a folk singer in Scotland working as a group and as solo which eventually led to his transitioned into being a comedian.
In 199o, he had his big break in the States with help of his fellow comedian Whoopi Goldberg. The Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Connolly in Performance, an HBO special launched Connolly on the path to American stardom that he still enjoys today.
His unique style, which combines a folky and casual presentation with often hard-hitting social commentary earned him respect from his peers.
As an he has appeared in several films including Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events in 2004; Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006; The X-Files: I Want to Believe in 2008 among others.

"My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger."

"Marriage is a wonderful invention: then again, so is a bicycle repair kit."

"Never trust a man, who when left alone with a tea cosey... Doesn't try it on."

"I don't know why I should have to learn Algebra... I'm never likely to go there."

"Fame is being asked to sign your autograph on the back of a cigarette packet."

He is known for his long, messy hair, goatee and lots of bad language in his stand-up show.

He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow in 2001.

He was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and Parkinsons Disease in 2013.

He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname "The Big Yin" ("The Big One")